Broomfield rings in the Noon Year

The annual kid-focused, family-friendly celebration featured entertainment by Peter Davison, a classically trained ballet dancer, who also is a juggler and physical comedian. And, of course, there was a countdown (to noon, when else), so the kiddos could be part of the New Year's festivities that take place long after their bedtimes.

The event, a tradition at the Broomfield Auditorium, drew another standing-room only crowd to the 295-seat venue. Tickets were sold out in 12 minutes, which has organizers thinking about adding a second show in 2013.

HAVING A BALL: Kids hit a giant beach ball that was tossed to the audience by performer Peter Davison during the Happy Noon Year celebration at the Broomfield Auditorium on Monday. (David R. Jennings / Broomfield Enterprise)

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